I noticed that I was rapidly losing height

August 08, 2018 | 13m 00s

A woman rapidly losing height experienced extreme pain in the lower back and left leg, and she needed surgery after the diagnosis of scoliosis to relieve her nerve pain.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
50 - 59
Female
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Kidneys and Urinary System; Mental Health
Brain and Nerves; Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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